North Central Alberta Baseball League

Recap

Barrhead Orioles had trouble keeping up with Westlock Red Lions in an 18-4 loss on Wednesday at Barrhead Sportsgrounds.

A solo home run to left field by Derek Lofstrand put Westlock Red Lions on the board in the top of the first.

Westlock Red Lions added one run in the second after Steve Cote singled to right field.

Westlock Red Lions added to their early lead in the top of the third inning when Ayden Cote singled, scoring one run, Leyton Sharrun scored after tagging up, and Carter Hagel singled, scoring two runs.

Westlock Red Lions scored seven runs on four hits in the top of the fourth inning. Travis Wagner homered to right field, scoring two runs, Hagel drew a walk, scoring one run, Cote singled, scoring one run, Lofstrand was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Wagner singled, scoring one run, and Sean Beaudoin singled, scoring one run.

Cote earned the win for Westlock Red Lions. The hurler gave up two hits and four runs over seven innings, striking out 14 and walking six. Kayden Rentz took the loss for Barrhead Orioles. The starting pitcher went six innings, allowing 17 runs on 18 hits, striking out two and walking eight.

Branden Meier and Liam Rentz each collected one hit for Barrhead Orioles. Dylan Moes paced Barrhead Orioles with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing six walks for the game.

Westlock Red Lions tallied 19 hits in the game. Hagel, the number nine hitter for Westlock Red Lions, led the way with four runs batted in. The catcher went 3-for-3 on the day. Wagner went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead Westlock Red Lions in hits. Beaudoin, Cote, and Cote each collected multiple hits for Westlock Red Lions. Hagel paced Westlock Red Lions with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, collecting eight walks for the game. Westlock Red Lions stole four bases in the game.

Barrhead Orioles will travel to St. Albert Cardinals for their next game on Tuesday.